November 23, 2017

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Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions
Image: Martyrdom of Father Isaac Jogues S.J. | Engraving by A. Malaer | Wellcome Images Saint of the Day for October 19 (d. 1642 – 1649) Audio file Saints Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and Companions’ Story Isaac Jogues and his companions were the first martyrs of the North American continent officially recognized by the Church. As […]
Saint Paul of the Cross
Image: Saint Paul of the Cross | Engraving | Wellcome Images Saint of the Day for October 20 (January 3, 1694 – October 18, 1775) Audio file Saint Paul of the Cross’ Story Born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul Daneo lived at a time when many regarded Jesus as a great moral teacher but no more. […]
Saint Hilarion
Image: Saint-Hilarion Church, Church place in Saint-Hilarion, France | photo by Lionel Allorge Saint of the Day for October 21 (c. 291 – 371) Audio file Saint Hilarion’s Story Despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today’s saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire. People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as […]
Saint John Paul II
Image: Pope John Paul II | old Yankee Stadium, New York City, in October 1979 | Library of Congress Saint of the Day for October 22 (May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005) Audio file Saint John Paul II’s Story “Open wide the doors to Christ,” urged John Paul II during the homily at the Mass where […]
Saint John of Capistrano
Image: Saint John Capistrano | Stained glass window in the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC. | photo by Lawrence OP Saint of the Day for October 23 (June 24, 1386 – October 23, 1456) Audio file Saint John of Capistrano’s Story It has been said the Christian saints are the world’s greatest optimists. Not blind to […]

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Day: November 23, 2017

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